Category Archives: Zinfo

Frustrated with Many Phone Numbers-1Number from ZVRS is for You!

Dr. Z has several phones–he has a Z-20, iPad2, iPod, iPhone and a webcam built into his Mac–he has another Z-20 in his office in Florida–thats a total of 7 phones with 3 numbers. It can make one crazy, but Dr. Z is not getting crazy or frustrated, thanks to 1Number from ZVRS!

How does that work?

The Z4 has the same number for his Apple stuff (iPhone, iPod, iPad and Mac)–you can have the same number for all those devices.

When he is working from his office in Vermont, he uses his Z-20–when he works from his office in Clearwater, Florida he uses his Z-20 down there.

When anyone calls Dr. Z when he is in Vermont, the Apple device he is using and his Z-20 rings. When anyone calls Dr. Z when he is in Florida, the Apple device he is using and his Z-20 down there rings. How is that possible? 1Number from Z!

He just goes into his profile on the ZVRS website and tells it which phone he wants to ring by a simple drag and drop and it takes care of it automatically.

Like Sean Berdy says, Get a Z Life! and Be Connected–see his video on YouTube!

Click here to download Z4 Mobile.

Dr. Z cares about your communication access.

Disclosure: Dr. Z (Philip W. Bravin) is an employee with CSDVRS, currently its Vice-President of Marketing.

A Toast from Dr. Z-Thanksgiving 2011

Here’s a toast from Dr. Z for Thanksgiving–he borrowed the words from a random blog and added some of his…

We all know the story. In 1621, the Pilgrims, who one year prior had sailed to the new world seeking a fresh start and a free life, shared a special dinner with their Wampanoag neighbors. Thus started the uniquely American tradition that came to be Thanksgiving.

It wasn’t until 1863 that Thanksgiving ascended to national holiday status. It was established by President Lincoln, who wanted to give Americans a bit of renewed perspective — and hope — during the depths of the Civil War.

Today, Thanksgiving is bigger than ever, with virtually all Americans celebrating this marvelous day. It’s a fabulous time, with family and friends, enjoying a sumptuous feast and, yes, televised football games.

As customary as turkey on the table and pigskin on the TV is the classic Thanksgiving toast. Hosts or guests often find it proper to say a few words — of gratitude and charm along with grace, humor and bountiful feeling.

When we raise our glasses this year, we give thanks to those who made the world a more accessible place for deaf and hard of hearing people everywhere through video.

Dr. Z cares about your communication access.

Disclosure: Dr. Z (Philip W. Bravin) is an employee with CSDVRS, currently its Vice-President of Marketing.

Z4 Mobile for Apple iOS-A New Version from the Z!

Sean Berdy, star of “Switched at Birth” said it on Z’s YouTube video–“Get a Z Life!” (link to video)

Why? The new version of Z4 Mobile for iOS is a whopper! It does almost everything–from making VRS calls, point to point calls to other VP including the VP-200, changing your profile, changing your contacts, setting up 1Number, viewing ZVRS’ YouTube videos and more! All on a mobile device. Also, this software supports the iPad2 as well. It holds contacts from both your device as well as the ZVRS “My Contacts.”

You have to try it to better understand where Dr. Z is coming from. This is a complete app for the mobile world. When you open the app up, you get right to the dialer screen and dial a call right from there, or you can dial from a contact list.

Like Sean Berdy says, Get a Z Life! and Be Connected!

Click here to download Z4 Mobile.

Dr. Z cares about your communication access.

Disclosure: Dr. Z (Philip W. Bravin) is an employee with CSDVRS, currently its Vice-President of Marketing.

Editorial #96: What Should You Look for in a Video Interpreter?

We often forget the role of a video interpreter (VI) when making VRS calls, and sometimes take them for granted.

Dr. Z wants to remind each and everyone of you to remember they are the key messengers (or facilitators) for all calls we make through a relay service.

They have a difficult job because they do not know what kind of calls come up the moment a call comes in–it can be anything from a simple pizza order to sharing news of a birth of a baby to handling a 911 call–all as part of their work schedule and to do it every working day.

They need to maintain their composure in difficult situations and remain as “neutral” as possible.

They have to be able to handle spelling of names and geographic locations which they may not be familiar with.

They have to be able to handle differences in regional signs–the sign for “circus” or “birthday” differs in all parts of the country.

They have to be able to handle differing communication styles of deaf and hard of hearing people.

They sometimes have to handle difficult consumers who make calls.

And to do it every day, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Let’s show our appreciation for them by saying “Thank you” with a smile at the end of every call.

Dr. Z cares about your communication access.

Disclaimer: Dr. Z (Philip Bravin) is currently the Vice-President of Marketing at CSDVRS, LLC.

Think Twice or Watch Out for the Sorenson ntouch VP–Get a Z-20 Instead

Sorenson is at it again with the ntouch VP.

For point to point calls where one needs to leave a message, the ntouch VP can ONLY receive messages left by Sorenson phones while with the Z-20, it can receive messages left by any videophone including the VP-200. Dr. Z cares about functional equivalence and this is not functional equivalence.

Think twice before signing up for the ntouch VP. With the Z-20, you don’t have to think twice.

Dr. Z cares about your communication access.

Disclosure: Dr. Z (Philip W. Bravin) is an employee with CSDVRS, currently its Vice-President of Marketing.

You Don’t Need a Remote Control or a TV with a Free Z-20

Know what? The Z-20 from ZVRS is now FREE!

With a Z-20 you do not need a remote control or a television to make videophone calls.

It has a built-in screen and the keypad is within arm’s reach. To make a call, just press the keys on the keypad, and off you go!

Your phone directory resides on the web and is downloaded to the Z-20.

You do not have to spell out your social securiy number or account number to the video interpreter–just use the keys on the keypad!

You do not have to give up your TV to make a video call–you can use your Z-20 alongside your computer while calling.

It’s time to make a change-get a Z-20!

Dr. Z cares about your communication access.

Disclosure: Dr. Z (Philip W. Bravin) is an employee with CSDVRS, currently its Vice-President of Marketing.

Let’s Compare: The Z vs. Sorenson

When you shop for a car, do you go to one dealer and buy just the car the dealer offers? Or do you go to several dealers and do comparison shopping before you decide?

Dr. Z thinks you should do the same with videophones (hardware/software and services). You need to do comparison shopping before you make your decision.

Dr. Z and his colleague, Lisa put together a video that does just that. Comparing Z product and services with those of Sorenson based on specifications as of October 1st. Dre. Z is confident that after you view the video, you will be in a better position to make a decision.

Her’s the link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-6DkwPVnqU

Dr. Z cares about your communication access.

Disclosure: Dr. Z (Philip W. Bravin) is an employee with CSDVRS, currently its Vice-President of Marketing.

It’s Here!-1Number and Z Box from ZVRS

The people at ZVRS worked so hard to make it happen and this is our new pride and joy—1Number and Z Box!

What is it?

1Number

With 1Number™, people can use a single phone number to call you and the call will reach you simultaneously at up to four Z videophone products and/or your VP-200®.

Simply choose one of your Z phone numbers as your primary number, then select up to three other videophones to be tied to your new 1Number™.

When someone makes a call to your 1Number, all of the videophones you selected will ring at the same time. Likewise, when you answer the call on ANY of the selected videophones, the others will stop “ringing,” as well.

Once you have set up 1Number, you can give out just the primary phone number for people to reach you at ANY of your selected videophones.

Here’s the link to more information on 1Number.

Z Box

Z Box is a terminal adapter that works with a flash alert notification system. It connects between your computer’s router and the flash alert notification transmitter, allowing your flash alert notification receivers (such as lamps) to signal when you have incoming calls.

Here’s the link to more information on Z Box.

Dr. Z cares about your communication access.

Disclosure: Dr. Z (Philip W. Bravin) is an employee with CSDVRS, currently its Vice-President of Marketing.

Coming Soon-1Number and Z Box from ZVRS

Dr. Z is a factual person, he does not really want to use his consultative role to “tease”–but he is making a rare exception to do so.

ZVRS will have a momentous launch. One of the most revolutionary products/service ever to hit the VRS/VP market–1Number and Z Box. It will be launched on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 10 a.m.

This is all the information Dr. Z can share at this time. The beta test results got everyone very excited and everyone at ZVRS is excited about rolling out this product/service.

Coming soon…

Dr. Z cares about your communication access.

Disclosure: Dr. Z (Philip W. Bravin) is an employee with CSDVRS, currently its Vice-President of Marketing.

Free Drawing for iPad2 from ZVRS–“Where Do I Go?”

Dr. Z has an iPad2 and he LOVES it!

ZVRS has a monthly drawing for a free iPAD2.

“Where do I find the drawing on the Web”, you may ask?

Simply–go to http://www.facebook.com/like.zvrs and look for the “iPad2 Sweepstakes” on the left column.

If you have not “liked” ZVRS before, just click on the “Like” icon at the top, then a form will appear for you to fill out.

With an iPad2, you can use VRS or point-to-point with the Z4 Mobile app (Link for Information).

Good Luck!

Dr. Z cares about your communication access.

Disclosure: Dr. Z (Philip W. Bravin) is an employee with CSDVRS, currently its Vice-President of Marketing.